Apinun's place was a great location to stay after landing in Bangkok for the first time. It had the bed and shower that I needed for my first three days in the country. His apartment is close to the BTS public transport system, which is easy to learn for first timers in the country. He was very friendly and answered all of the questions that I had in a timely and professional manner. The room came with toilet paper and hand soap. There is a common area downstairs where I was able to make friends with other American tourists. If you are interested in seeing more touristy areas of the city, it would be easy through the BTS system. If you are interested in immersing yourself in the local culture, there are many great Thai restaurants with friendly people nearby.